http://www.totalfilm.com/features/50-worst-movie-toys
Even though this was posted April 1st, the toys are real. A couple from our favorite saga made the list, along with an early bootleg item.
Not sure where they're getting the story the original Kenner Alien was somehow banned by angry parents. I still saw them on store shelves in late 1980 when I bought mine for three bucks. And yes, I still kick myself for not going back and buying more of them...